This is my fifth year in Albania. What started as a long weekend has now turned into me putting down roots and deciding to stay. I speak the language (with some mistakes), I have tried my best to integrate as much as possible, and I fully embrace the highs and lows that come with living […]
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Albania is known for its great food and beautiful scenery, but one of the lesser-known gems is its rich tradition with fabrics and crafts. Every part of the country has its own styles and methods, handed down over generations and intertwined with meaning and symbolism. One region with a particularly fascinating textile culture is Dukagjini, […]
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Labour shortages, rising fuel and food prices, and the Ukrainian war are the triple forces threatening the revival of Albania’s fledgling tourist industry, which accounts for over a quarter of GDP. Over the last few years, Albania has gone from something of an unknown destination to a backpacker, festival-goer, and adventurer’s paradise. With hundreds of […]
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One local beekeeper told Exit that he cautiously welcomes the news. “It is good to have some regulation in the industry, particularly if we want to sell products to a wider market. I am just worried about those who may struggle to meet the financial demands of compliance,” he explained. But another, with his hives […]
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